Shire of Victoria Plains Community News August 2016

NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS

Works Managers Rant

There has been a lot of damage being done to our gravel roads with transport companies carting various materials from farms

within and on the boarder of Victorias Plains.

The Shire of Victoria Plain has a policy in place which is a condition on the RAV network that no heavy vehicle is to be driven on

any road that is visibly wet. There are many roads that have a condition that you are required to have Council permission to cart

over a particular road and that it is not to be used as a through road.

This is costing the Shire a considerable amount of money and time to repair. If you or your contractors do not know what roads

have these conditions, they can find out all the information on the Heavy Vehicle Operations web site through Main Roads WA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

It has been noted that a number of Shire residents are taking water from the standpipe behind the Shire Administration

Office on Cavell .

Please be advised that this water is for

EMERGENCY AND SHIRE USE ONLY

. The water from the Standpipe is

potable and the Shire pays for this supply with ratepayer contributions.

If persons are seen taking the water without authorisation, registration information will be obtained and an invoice will

be issued for the estimated amount of water taken

For Sale

Council will be offering our 2008 Manitou Wheel Loader for sale. This

machine will be offered with 4 attachments, those being; dig bucket, forks,

grab bucket and a crane hook.

All offers should be directed to the main office or at

Submissions will close on the 19

August at 3:00pm.

The successful bidder will be notified by phone or mail within a week of the

tender closing Should you require any further information and viewing of

the machine, Please call the Depot on 9628 7232.

Exercise for those who are now a little bit more fragile

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The Shire is investigating the possibility of facilitating a Seniors Only Exercise Class in Calingiri on a Friday morning.

This comes from suggestions made during the Age Friendly Community Planning.

Classes will provide participants with a well rounded, holistic exercise session that will improve strength and cardio-

vascular fitness in a safe setting. The instructor will ensure participants are exercising correctly, caring for their backs

and any other injuries identified. One suggestion from a senior member of our community is to host a class at the

Calingiri Gym to teach seniors how to use the equipment gently and correctly.

These classes will only happen if there is enough interest. It is hoped that perhaps car pooling arrangements can be

made among residents of other towns to attend, as unfortunately we can’t hold the classes everywhere. Please note

there will be a small fee involved.

If you think a Seniors Only Exercise Class is a good idea and would be interested in attending please contact Jaime at

the Shire on 9628 7004 or email